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Zero Effect

Zero Effect

The world's most private detective.

R 1998 · 116 min · ★ 6.3 · Mystery, Crime, Comedy

Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Although Daryl's a master investigator, he doesn't know what to do with himself when he's not working; he has no social skills, writes bad music and drives Steve crazy.

Directed by Jake Kasdan · Written by Jake Kasdan

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